We are a group of local people who want to make downtown DeKalb a destination.
We have been part of the DeKalb family for more than 15 years. Rudy, Olivia, Ryan, and Cristopher cannot wait to serve you. We are excited to bring nueva vida to the downtown area.
Based on 718 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.6 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
260 E Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb, IL 60115
Phone: (815) 301-5008
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Hours
| Sunday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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11 AM–9 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–11 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–12 AM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–10 PM |
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Reviews
Michael Fisher
Really good food. The service was very attentive without being off-putting. I prefer dining in the upper level since the lower level is very loud. There are 3 tables outside and they fill up quickly. Like most Mexican restaurants they bring chips and salsa. The salsa was really good with a little heat. The chips were fine – nothing remarkable about those. My tacos came with a salsa that reminded me of Adobe that was a little sweet and a little spicy. It was very good.
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April Chronister
What a great surprise! Our son took us here for their extensive Mexican fish menu. I made the right choice. This was delicious and something I will order again. The service was also very good. Great place!
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Diego Hernandez
The service here is always supremely friendly throughout the restaurant. From the host to the waiters/waitresses to the bartenders, the vibe is just very welcoming. The food is up to par with the service, standard & delicious Mexican dishes.
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Lupe Pérez (Smilezlucero79)
We, when there on a Thursday night, sat at the bar, our bartender was amazing and very helpful , and we were taken care off we ordered food, and it was delicious my husband and I will definitely be back
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The Stork Got Lost
Beautiful place to gather with friends. A lively atmosphere with a modern Mexican menu.
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E. W.
Had a great lunch at El Jimador! Thomas was a great server, and interacted well with the children at a table next to us. The prices reflect the quality of the dishes: there are may authentic options (read: not Tex-Mex) with good, fresh ingredients and plating.
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Britta Krabill
It’s a great spot for drinks. Friendly, attentive bar staff. Great selection of drinks, and they’ll customize them for you.
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James Petryka
Best Mexican food around! There are plenty of options for Mexican food is Dekalb and Sycamore and some of them are really good, but since this spot opened, it has topped the list for me.
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Lamar & Nicole
If you are black I would not support this business!!! I was spoken down too and treated inferior by a manager!! I was told that I was liar because hair was found in my bland nasty food to begin with! Very unprofessional! He also refused to refund me and offered a gift card even after I said I’m not from the state. I will be attaching a picture of what the food looks like, which is overpriced and VERY small portions, and don’t forget NASTY. This was my only option of food to eat in the area or I would have went to Culver’s instead!!
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Paula Ross
Food, drinks, atmosphere, staff and prices were all excellent! A few friends and I sat at the bar and had an early dinner and some cocktails! Great Sunday funday!
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